CWG 2018: Two Ghanaian boxers defeated in prelims

Ghana’s hopes of medals in the Men’s Light (60kg) and Welter (69 kg) categories in boxing at the 2018 Commonwealth Games were dashed by defeats to Abdul Omar and Abubakari Kwesi Quartey respectively on Thursday.

Both Black Bombers were eliminated at the Round of 32 of their respective categories by unanimous decisions held at the Oxenford Studios.

For Omar, who had won bronze (52kg) at the last edition in Glasgow, all five judges scored all the three rounds of his fight in favour of Harry Garside from host nation Australia.

Speaking after Omar’s loss coach Ofori Asare cited an accidental head-butt in the opening round affected the Black Bombers captain but Omar was unhappy with the pattern of scoring.

“I did my best but fighting against a home favourite is always difficult. The scoring mostly goes to their advantage,” Omar said.

Bout Result

Later on, Abubakari Kwesi Quartey came up against Merven Clair from Mauritius. He was also defeated in similar fashion. All five judges scored his bout 30-27 in all three rounds for Clair.

Bout Result

Ghana will continue their chase for medals in other boxing categories at the Commonwealth Games 2018.